Sambalpur: Online Gambling; Whose share is how much?
Sambalpur: Online Gambling is going on. The deal is going on in Whatsapp. Transactions are being done on Google Pay, and Phone Pay. The Police department knows everything. For this reason, thick amounts are paid every month. After arresting 5 people, the police are quiet now.
It has been alleged that the police turned a blind eye even as Gamblers were playing openly in Burla, Hirakud area. A South Odisha Gambler is expanding its influence in Burla and Hirakud areas. He is doing regular business for lakhs of rupees by appointing his own agent. A part of which is going to Police Babu’s pocket. So arrangements have been made for his safety.
Gradually, he has now expanded his network to Bareipali, Ainthapali, and Khetrajpur areas. Casino is now playing online. So it is not easy to catch. Police Babu is taking advantage of this. A thick amount is taken every month and shows that it is difficult to catch him. It is alleged that small-time traders are being arrested and the work done. The chief merchant of Gamblers is also being protected.
A mafia, who has been dealing in gambling in Burla and Hirakud, has come from South Odisha for many years and has opened his gambling shop here. They are opening their counters on the outskirts of the town and extorting money from people. It is alleged that Police Babu is deliberately staying silent even though all the addresses are with him. So now the talk of the town is “whose share is how much?“
Last month, 5 people were arrested in the case of blackmail from Khetrajpur and Town Police Station. They are said to have seized money from them. Even though Gambling Bazar was a trend in the last IPL, the police were not able to catch even one person. Online betting is now available outside the IPL season. A well-known businessman from the Khetrajpur area is involved in this transaction. From cricket test matches to big ball leagues, betting is taking place in everything. No action is taken on it. Due to this the credibility of the police has been questioned.
